Senior Logistics Process Engineer, Biotech

Johnson Johnson; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, based in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks a Principal Engineer Process Engineer to own end-to-end logistics design for large-molecule biotherapeutics. You will lead a cross-functional team delivering equipment specifications, P&IDs, and project execution across the supply chain.

The role requires a decade of experience in logistics process engineering within a cGMP environment, strong vendor management, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure readiness

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years logistics process engineering and/or capital project execution experience within a large-molecule, biotherapeutic cGMP environment.
• Strong experience driving floorplan design for warehouse, material transport corridors, and in-process storage areas through simulation modeling, process mapping, and time studies to maximize flow efficiency.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and influence multicultural teams and remote collaborators.
• Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E firms, construction teams, and equipment vendors) as a logistics process engineer.
• Demonstrated strength in resolving complex technical and regulatory challenges impacting the equipment and facility design in logistics for large-molecule, biotherapeutic products.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the logistics area, including specifications and drawings (URS, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs) supporting large-molecule, aseptic biotherapeutic drug product operations
• Provide process system ownership and technical leadership for logistics equipment used in biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities; review and influence bid documents; and maintain accountability for project development and execution, including system performance
• Lead detailed design and development of logistics equipment, collaborating with cross-functional partners and strategic equipment vendors
• Serve as the logistics SME for large-molecule, aseptic drug product projects, interfacing with A&E firms, construction partners, and equipment suppliers
• Lead and support equipment FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and commercial production line start-up activities
• Resolve complex technical issues during C&Q and ensure system readiness for qualification and commercial operation
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, Automation, Inventory Management, Cold Chain, and EHS to align priorities and accelerate execution
• Ensure alignment across evolving business needs, applying strong stakeholder and partner management skills
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and biotherapeutic regulatory expectations
• Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to guide technical and strategic decisions
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

Skills

Logistics Eng

Capital projects

Floorplan design

Simulation modeling

Process mapping

Time studies

Cross-functional

Multicultural teams

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson, based in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks a Principal Engineer Process Engineer to own end-to-end logistics design for large-molecule biotherapeutics. You will lead a cross-functional team delivering equipment specifications, P&IDs, and project execution across the supply chain.

The role requires a decade of experience in logistics process engineering within a cGMP environment, strong vendor management, and collaboration with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure readiness